Under the Stars

How to Explore the Night Sky in North America

A visually stunning guide to the most magical stargazing destinations across North America, beginning in your own backyard.

After looking up every single night for a year, travel journalist and photographer Stephanie Vermillion knows what can happen when we slow down, step outside, and pay attention to the sky. InUnder the Stars, she opens up the increasingly popular world of astrotourism with more than 150 ways to experience North America after dark, whether you are stargazing in your own backyard or planning an extraordinary trip around the northern lights, the Milky Way, a meteor shower, or an eclipse.

No telescope, expensive equipment, or astronomy knowledge is required. Stephanie explains how to find dark skies, recognize constellations, choose simple stargazing gear, plan around the moon, and photograph the night sky. Her practical advice is paired with personal